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Rollercoaster Links

  • Here are a few cool sites to explore:
Background: How Roller Coasters Work fromthe website How Stuff Works. http://science.howstuffworks.com/roller-coaster.htm
Below you will find some fun and interesting links to websites related to roller coasters.


Roller Coaster Designer

Be sure to read the 11 hints!


Funderstanding Roller coasters

This one has a loop!


How Stuff Works - Roller Coasters

his site explains how roller coasters run. The second page has an animation that shows the point when potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. Other topics include forces, gravity, inertia, and acceleration. Note: The site includes advertising.
Rollercoaster Physics

The Ultimate Rollercoaster

Funderstanding Rollercoasters

Amusement Park Physics

Potential and Kinetic Coaster

Rollercoaster Design

Amusement Parks and Rides

Melago's Directory of Amusement Parks and Rollercoaster Links
Six Flags Amusement Parks
Rollercoasters Around the World
Discovery Online: Rollercoasters!
Rollercoaster!
The World of Coasters